Crispy tofu in an air fryer

Votes: 1

Time: 50 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 225, total fat 20 G., saturated fats 3 G., proteins 10 G., carbohydrates 4 G., fiber 1 G., cholesterol 4 mg, sodium 337 mg, sugar 2 G.

You can fry crispy tofu without deep-frying or a ton of hot oil. As it turns out, an air fryer works great for cooking marinated tofu cubes, creating perfectly crispy pieces. Add crispy tofu to stir-fries, noodle dishes, and salads, or serve as an appetizer with a simple Asian dipping sauce, the recipe for which is also included below.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

Tofu

1 block (450 g) extra-firm tofu
2 tablespoons lightly salted soy sauce or tamari
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil or vegetable oil
1 tsp rice or white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon of honey
Special equipment: air grill with a capacity of 3.5 liters.

Dipping sauce (optional)

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 green onion, thinly sliced
Chili oil or Asian hot sauce

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Tofu:

Pat the tofu dry and wrap it in a clean kitchen towel (see Note). Place it on a plate or in a baking dish and place the pan on top. Place canned goods in the pan to weigh it down and press the tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess water. Cut the tofu into 2-2.5 cm cubes.
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame or vegetable oil, vinegar, honey, and a large pinch of salt. Pour 0.5 teaspoon of the mixture into a small bowl for the dipping sauce, if making one. Add the tofu cubes to the remaining mixture and gently toss to coat. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.

Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F). Arrange the tofu cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Fry, shaking the basket several times to ensure even cooking, until the tofu is deep golden brown and crispy, 15-20 minutes.
Dip sauce:

Meanwhile, add mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of water, a pinch of salt, and most of the green onions to the reserved marinade and mix well. Sprinkle with the remaining green onions and drizzle with chili oil. Serve the crispy tofu with the dipping sauce.

Note

The more liquid you squeeze out, the crispier the tofu will be. But you can skip this step.